PGDip/PCGert Policing Studies
MSc Applied Professional Studies (Policing Studies)

Snapshot

Overview

The Scottish Institute for Policing Research Post Graduate Programme in Policing Studies is one of in our suite of MSc Applied Professional Studies programmes. This range of innovative, inter-professional programmes that are dedicated to developing and integrating contemporary practice, helping practitioners to engage creatively with the concerns of their profession in a research-informed way.

Students can choose to leave with a PGCertificate or a PGDiploma in Policing Studies or MSc in Applied Professional Studies (Policing Studies).

Aims of the Programme

• To develop a critical understanding of the concept, policies and practices of policing within the context of a multidisciplinary approach to policing studies
• To deepen understanding of the causes and consequence of crime and to offer a critical assessment of different approaches to crime reduction
• To increase knowledge and understanding of different approaches to management and leadership in policing organisations
• To deepen understanding of the social and political contexts within which policing organisations operate

Careers Prospects

All students will be in work but the programme is likely to enhance promotion prospects particularly within the police service and related areas.

Programme Content

The programme is structured in a modular format, with core and optional modules, as follows, leading from PGCert to PGDip to Masters.

Postgraduate Certificate

Semester one: Theories, Concepts & Models of Policing

Semester two: An optional module from:

• Managing and controlling crime
• Management and leadership in policing organisations
• Social identity and the makings of community: anxiety, threat and security community

Postgraduate Diploma

Semester three: Educational & Social Research

Semester four: An optional module from:

• Managing and controlling crime
• Management and leadership in policing organisations
• Social identity and the makings of community: anxiety, threat and security

Masters

Dissertation

Methods of Delivery

This programme offers a form of blended learning which includes e- learning and small group teaching. 

Students will also have the opportunity to attend tutorial sessions, seminars, presentations, invited speakers and discussion groups. 

Learning methods will include oral and written presentations, peer assessments of oral presentations, problem-solving assignments and feedback and interactive computer assignments

Entry Requirements

Normally a first degree (level 9) will be required. The requirement is for at least two years relevant work experience. However, given the diversity of the workforce there may be occasional exceptions to the above where entry to the programme may be permitted because of the experience or prior learning of the student.

Entry will be at the discretion of the programme director and will be consistent with other postgraduate programmes within the School.

Sources of Funding

The School of Education, Social Work and Community Education is not currently offering any school scholarships.

Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.

Contact

Programme Administrator

Nicola Barton
School of Education, Social Work & Community Education
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland

Telephone: 01382 381546 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 381546 (from outside the UK)

Email: n.m.barton@dundee.ac.uk